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MUSIK TUBOH — ACEHNESE MUSIC AND BODY PERCUSSION WORKSHOP

In this second collaboration with Suara Indonesia Dance Group through traditional body movements of sitting dances such
held between 13 and 15 March 2019, dance principals Murtala as Ratoh Jaroe, Ratéb Meuseukat and the standing dance
and Alfira O’Sullivan were invited by the Institute of Southeast Seudati.
Asian Arts (ISEAA) to conduct a three-day workshop. They also
performed traditional and contemporary Acehnese body The final performance on 15 March 2019 showcased various
percussion for over 50 NAFA students and alumni. demonstrations of Acehnese music and the art of body
percussion, involving the aneuk syahé (vocalist), musicians
Established in 2001, the Sydney-based dance group presents and dancers from Sanggar Budaya Aceh Nusantara (BUANA),
energetic dance, body percussion and song performances, as well as students and alumni of NAFA. Audience members
and conducts workshops across Australia, Europe, Indonesia participated in a practical session and Q&A discussion towards
and Singapore. Workshop participants were involved in a the end of the event.
customised programme, exploring the natural rhythms of
Southeast Asia and creating new possibilities of storytelling

CREATIVE SOAD REUNION 2018

PORTFOLIO REVIEW The annual School of Art and
SESSION 2019 Design (SOAD) Reunion for alumni
was held on 2 June, in parallel
with SOAD’s graduation showcase,
Held in conjunction with NAFA The Grad Expectations 2018.
Career Fair 2019, the Creative The celebration, attended by around
Portfolio Review (CPR) brought 60 alumni, students, lecturers and
together industry professionals, including alumni, and students from the School of staff, included tours of the graduating
Art and Design for an evaluation session of the students’ works. students’ works and allowed for
‘talent spotting’ by the alumni. It also
The review seeks to help students improve their portfolio in preparation for their provided a fantastic opportunity for
future job search, provide a firsthand opportunity for hiring graduating students, the alumni to network and reminisce
and cultivate a stronger bond among the NAFA management, lecturers, students about NAFA with their former
and alumni. The successful CPR, held on 3 March, attracted a total of 64 reviewers schoolmates and lecturers.
(comprising 47 alumni) and 143 participating students.

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